Looking for an Italian culinary experience in Barcelona? To avoid disappointment, we present the five best Italian restaurants that embody the authentic essence of Italian cuisine in the Catalan city, so you can go straight to the places that are truly an excellent choice.
It is a well-known fact that locals in Spain sometimes interpret Italian delicacies in a peculiar way, with cream-based carbonara, pizzas with pineapple and day-old spaghetti with ketchup, practices that would make any authentic Italian shudder. If you are passionate about culinary authenticity, especially Italian cuisine, these five restaurants in Barcelona will offer you a delicious and genuine experience. Buon appetito!
Best Italian restaurants to visit in Barcelona
Bella Italia (C/ de Roger de Llúria, 87, 08009 Barcelona)
Located in the heart of Barcelona, in La Dreta de l’Eixample, Bella Italia offers the unparalleled charm of a Neapolitan trattoria. With a tasting menu that includes the famous fried ricotta pizza and an irresistible coulant, this restaurant guarantees an authentic experience at an unbeatable price. With a 4.5 Google rating based on over 2,000 reviews, the quality and quantity of their dishes are second to none.
Luigi Ristorante (C/ de Roger de Llúria, 50)
Luigi Ristorante is a symbol of Italian tradition and culture in the heart of the city. Its pizza oven covered with golden tiles is an attraction by itself. Offering traditional dishes such as lasagna and pasta carbonara, this restaurant stands out for its exquisiteness. With a 4.4 Google rating based on over 4,500 reviews, it is advisable to book in advance to secure your spot.
Spaccanapoli (Carrer del Rec Comtal, 6, 08003 Barcelona)
In the heart of Barcelona, in L’Eixample, is Spaccanapoli, an authentic Italian corner where the pizzas are a masterpiece. With Italian products, fresh pasta and a charcoal oven, this place attracts the Italian community on weekends. A Google score of 4.6 supports its reputation for authenticity and quality.
Acqua & Farina (Carrer de la Maquinista, 52)
Located near the beach in La Barceloneta, Acqua & Farina is the preferred summer destination. Specializing in authentic pizzas and generous portions of gnocchi and tiramisu, this restaurant is the perfect choice for a relaxed Italian experience by the sea. With a 4.5 Google rating, early reservations are recommended, especially during high season.
Pappa e Pizza Barceloneta (C/ de Miquel Pedrola i Alegre, 10)
This family restaurant in La Barceloneta offers the best pizzas that are ideal to take away and enjoy on the beach. The six-cheese pizza is a favorite, and the spectacle of watching the chef prepare it in front of the audience adds a special touch. With an impressive 4.9 Google rating, this place is a gem for lovers of quality pizza.
These Italian restaurants in Barcelona are more than just places to eat; they are authentic culinary destinations that transport diners directly to Italy.
Let’s talk about tasty things…
PerBacco
The traditional cuisine of the beautiful Italy in Barcelona without losing a bit of the essence and flavor. In other words, a place that will delight lovers of Italian cuisine.
Restaurant and pizzeria with a wide variety of typical dishes as well as exquisite risottos, pastas and, of course, pizzas.
It opened its doors in Barcelona in 2009 under the direction of Massimo Boi, an Italian chef based in Barcelona with 20 years of experience in restaurants in Italy, Switzerland, England and Spain.
Italy has never been so close to Barcelona!
Avinguda Diagonal 339
Paral-lelo
In the second place we go straight to the dessert… To enter this place is to enter a Paral-lelo world; a world of healthy and delicious madness in which the city, the art, the people and everything we like is transformed into flavors.
If you like to discover and experience new sensations, you have to try these ice creams….
A gelato for you
While we’re on the subject of ice cream, in case a sweet craving with an Italian flavor catches you near the beautiful Sant Felip Neri square, another great alternative is Un gelato per te.
Carrer de Sant Felip Neri 1
Italian District
But let’s get back to talking about Italian-flavored dishes…
An original, different, cozy place… and full of typical Italian dishes. Their pizzas are exquisite…
In short, an ideal place to create unforgettable moments.
Carrer Llull 169
Paisano coffee
Talking about gastronomy and Italy only makes sense if we talk about coffee. And it is, of coffee the Italians know? and a lot of it!
So, if after so much food and so much ice cream you feel like a good coffee, one of the best options is this coffee shop located at the
277 Lepant St.
Buon appetito!
